July 4, 2009, 4:24 am
Athletic Gear
Introduction to Athletic Gear ( )
Athletes count their gear--from clothing to accessories--as an important part of their respective sports. Athletic gear enhances the athlete in a myriad of ways, from performance to looks. As such, professional athletes and sports aficionados alike invest in their gear.
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Athletic Gear: Shoes / Footwear ()
One of the most fundamental parts of any set of athletic gear is the footwear - shoes, sandals, skates, and so on. Without good athletic footwear, people's performance will suffer and injuries might even result. Athletic shoes aren't just for playing competitive sports – just about any physical activity that needs you to use your feet often will need athletic footwear.
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Athletic Gear and Equipment: Tennis ( )
Tennis, one the world's most widely played and watched sports, involves either two players ("singles") or two teams of two players each ("doubles") volley/strike a ball with a racquet over the net into the opponent’s court.
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Athletic Gear and Equipment: Football / Soccer ( )
Football (called soccer in some regions) is the world's most popular team sport, fondly called "the beautiful game". The object of this sport is to pass around the football using the feet and head (never the hands!) and scoring a goal.
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Athletic Gear and Equipment: American Football ()
American football is one of the most popular sports in North America today. In this sport, the football is advanced towards the opposing team's end zone and score points, either by placing the ball over the goal line or kicking it through the goal posts.
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Athletic Gear and Equipment: Basketball ()
Basketball is one of the world's most popular sports. Invented in 1891, basketball involves two teams of five players each trying to score points by throwing ("shooting") the ball through the basket ("the hoop").
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Athletic Gear: The Balls of the Trade ()
There are a lot of sporting disciplines out there that don't focus on balls, but everyone's aware that most of the world's most popular sports use them. From the heavy (bowling balls) to the light (golf balls), from the big (basketball) to the small (tennis ball), this article describes some of the most recognizable round objects in the world.
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Athletic Gear: Athletic Apparel ()
Athletic apparel is any type of athletic gear that is worn on any part of the body. These pieces of clothing are specially designed to meet the demands of the different sports they are suitable for, whether it's flexibility, insulation, waterproofing, insect bites, high-friction surfaces, or anything else.
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Athletic Gear: Tops ( )
Anything you wear on the top portion of your body is casually called a top. Learn more here.
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Athletic Gear: Bottoms ()
Bottoms are just as "unassuming" as the word tops, and similarly, the word refers to all garments that are worn from the waist down.
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Athletic Gear: Full Body Apparel ()
We've had tops, we've had bottoms, but what about putting 'em together? Head over here to learn more.
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Athletic Gear: Other Garments ()
While a top-and-bottom pair or a piece of full-body apparel does cover the whole body, there are some other articles of clothing you may need to put on to be completely dressed and suited up.
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Athletic Gear Accessories ()
Having a complete outfit from top to bottom does not mean you are completely geared up for your athletic activity. Check out some athletic accessories that help get you through that game or workout.
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Athletic Gear and Equipment: Baseball ()
Baseball has long been referred to as America's "National Pastime" (or "National Game")—as early as the 19th century. Its exact roots are not well-defined, but most believe that the game of baseball we know today has evolved from other pastimes such as cricket and rounders.
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Athletic Brands and Shops ()
Ready to shop? Here are some athletic gear brands and athletic retail store brands to help you get started.
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Buying Athletic Gear ()
Buying athletic gear and have a few questions in mind? Here are some important things to consider and remember when shopping for athletic apparel, shoes, accessories, and any other type of equipment.
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